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[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1460133910' post='3023002'] Can't say I've seen one of those at all! [/quote]You can see further here John, although there are several (obviously)-non-Tung basses included in the photos :- https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs3UF0whXsDYAjsRLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZmVxM3N0BGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=Tung+Bass&fr=ytff1-tyc-sc I tried several times for one whilst in Singapore, but they were virtually impossible to get direct or S/H (from the USA). There was talk of Nicholas Tung getting back into building again (c.2008), but it seems he took a lot of deposits and then 'disappeared'... unfortunately (c. 2010/11)

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1458919995' post='3012139'] You could make the switch into an on/off and have the stack taken out and made into separate controls. That would use all the controls then??? Long as your happy with the sound. [/quote]Yes, that's the sort of thing I'bd been thinking (although lacking the ideas/skills required). Cavity / electronics photos below. I'd like to try something more original / 'better (possibly Bartolini - the p/ups are the same dimensions) .. but as it sounds OK/good as-is, I don't want to spend a lot of time/££ only to realise it's no better. Might just keep a watch for used components. :-

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1458901974' post='3011947'] Wow, very rare! Lovely find. [/quote] Thanks Ts - about only 100 built, I think. [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1458913116' post='3012072'] Lovely wood colour. Interesting shape. I wonder why some of the electrics are not functioning. [/quote] Thanks Aidan - I'll call round with it next time I'm over Darlo' way. The body shape is quite similar (??) to the F-Bass (photo links below) and was known as the 'Wing' (or Wing ii) bass The neck is exceptional - as is the unique neck/body joint. I'm guessing that the SD system is not original. Most seemed to have Bartolini pickups and EQ (Vol, Pan + 3EQ, so 5 knobs). Some idiot seems to have drilled an extra hole (into which I've put the switch - better than just a hole?!) and the EQ has been changed to the SD-stc3p (I think) which has a stacked B/T, so another pot effectively becomes unused. I'm thinking what to do re. the excess of knobs/pots/holes as generic systems don't usually run to 6, so it might have to be something custom(ised). TUNG bass:- [url="https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs3Z8UPVW.XwAaYRLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZmVxM3N0BGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=Tung+Wing+Bass&fr=ytff1-tyc-sc"]https://uk.images.se...fr=ytff1-tyc-sc[/url] F Bass :- [url="https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs256U_VWnH0ApGFLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZmVxM3N0BGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=F+Basses&fr=ytff1-tyc-sc"]https://uk.images.se...fr=ytff1-tyc-sc[/url]

Been after one of these instruments for as long as I can remember. It plays great, but requires some work (aesthetic) and I might change the p/ups-EQ (all SD Bassline) as the bottom knob + switch do nothing (!). Current EQ is Vol-Pan-stacked B/T - Mids. Exceptional neck & tone (even with the current p/ups/electronics). Already ordered a new Schaller 2000/5 bridge in Black. I could return it ('item not as described') but will probably keep/improve it, as they're hardly ever seen, even on the USA sites.

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131743326570?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] £1020 (?!!) .. that seems a lot ?!.... (plus £60 postage !)

Belated Lozz' FB (sorry)! who bought some flats from me...... Absolutley no problems, and excellent / prompt communication throughout. Highly recommened to all BC'ers !!!.

(not so) Recent deal with Andy (sorry for delay!) Absolutely no problems, and excellent / prompt communication throughout. Highly recommened to all BC'ers !!!.

Delighted to be Sascha's #1 Feed-backer ! Recent deal involving a Marleaux Sopran bass and Courier from De. to UK ! Absolutley no problems, and excellent / prompt communication throughout. In fact.. Highly recommened to all BC'ers !!!.

Another recent deal with Mark involving an excellent mobile phone with which my wife is truly delighted ! Absolutley no problems, and excellent / prompt communication throughout..... Highly recommened (once again) to all BC'ers !!!.

Delighted to be Kriss #1 Feed-backer ! Recent deal(s) involving a Marleaux bass and UPS Courier to Studio-X, Sofia ! Absolutley no problems, and excellent / prompt communication throughout. In fact, it was so succesful that we repeated the process (another, different Marleaux) not too long afterwards !! ..... Highly recommened to all BC'ers !!!.

Delighted to be Luca's #1 Feed-backer ! Recent deal involving a Roscoe 5 and UPS Courier to Italy. Absolutely no problems, and excellent / prompt communication throughout. Highly recommened to all BC'ers !!!

[quote name='lapolpora' timestamp='1457526208' post='2999328'] It's still for sale under a new listing: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-MkII-Custom-Series-5-String-Bass-/152008384348?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276"]http://www.ebay.co.u...016.m2518.l4276[/url] There's something really dodgy about the bidding pattern on this. I don't know the story but my alarm has been rung. Be careful... [/quote] agree - this was previously listed and removed by ebay. I got the following message. : [i][size=3][font=Arial,Verdana]We think eBay account gwa7957_t4ntchye has been used without the account owner's permission .... (etc.). [/font][/size][/i] [size=4][font=Arial,Verdana]The description is awful and doesn't really sound like a genuine Wal owner, or bass player of any kind. As it's COC there's less worry, but I wouldn't go alone and hope it's not too long a journey to Ponders Green (NE London ?). I think this is the third or 4th listing (currently no bids) :-[/font][/size] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152008384348?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url]